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• • • • Which mosquito trap and repellent is best for you? • • • •

What is the best defense against all biting insects (mosquitoes, gnats, midges, etc.)?

Indoors: If you have mosquitoes and flies inside, look at the DynaTrap Indoors and the Intellitrap. They attract and capture all flying insects by UV light.

Outdoors: Everyone should use mosquito repellents. They are inexpensive and work very well. No maintenance. You turn them on when you need them. Choose a repellent from the Repellents topic below for the place you congregate outdoors.

Then, for all but the smallest yards or light mosquito activity, add mosquito trap(s). The right trap for your yard depends mainly upon two factors:

1. The size of your outdoor area, and 2. Whether you have Midges (also called gnats or no-see-ums) or Asian Tiger mosquitoes. You have them if you get bites during the day. Select your yard size below for specific recommendations.

Traveling: When you are outdoors for extended periods, or away from home, we highly recommend using Mosquito Patches. They are safe, effective and cheap. No oils, smells or mess.

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• • • • Repellents • • • •
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All yard sizes: Get repellents for the balcony, patio or outdoor area. Use the repellents of your choice. They work against all biting insects, including mosquitoes, gnats and midges. The Mosquito Sentry covers the largest area, around 30' x 30' or 900 Sq. Ft. and up to 15 people. Totally non-toxic. For smaller spaces and less money, see the Cognitos and Conceal Candles, also totally non-toxic. Start with 2 for up to 4 people, and add 1 more for each additional 4 people. Thermacell lanterns or appliances protect an area of about 15 feet in diameter. Good for personal protection and very portable. However they emit Pyrethrin, which is slightly toxic. Next, if you have more than a tiny yard, you should select a trap or traps. Look for your yard size and mosquito type below.

• • • • Yard Size and type of biting insects • • • •

Tiny Yard (20 feet or less to the border from the area you use). If the edge of your property is 20 feet or less from the outdoor area you use, do not get a mosquito trap. A mosquito trap will attract mosquitoes too close to you. Use only the mosquito repellent devices.	Use mosquito repellent devices only.


Small Yard (20 to 30 feet to the border from the area you use). Use the repellents of your choice and get an Intellitrap or one of the Dynatraps. Put the mosquito trap at least 15 feet from you. You can also use the Intellitrap indoors. These mosquito traps do not use CO2 so they do not attract from a wide area, up to around 30 feet. They do use lights, so they must be in a place that is visible to the mosquitoes. They will also catch many other bothersome insects.	IntelliTrap	DynaTrap




Do you have Asian Tiger Mosquitoes or get bites during the day? Asian Tiger mosquitoes are black and white striped (hence Tiger) that are very aggressive biters. Unlike most other mosquitoes which are mainly present only at dawn and dusk, Asian Tigers are active all night and day. As are midges.. So you should operate the trap 24 hours a day. Use the Combo lure. In tests, it attracts many more than the other lures. This also applies to midges, gnats and no-see-ums.



Larger yard (30 feet or more to the border) with ASIAN TIGER mosquitoes, gnats or midges (bite during the day). Use the repellents of your choice for the area where you congregate (patio, deck, etc.) and one or more of these CO2 based traps. Put the trap at least 30 feet away from you toward the source of the mosquitoes. If you need a cordless trap, we recommend either the SV3100 or SV5100. They operate 24 hours a day. The propane tank must be changed every 19-21 days (3100) or 15-18 days (5100). Use the Combo lure which includes lactic acid and octenol. This is much more effective against daytime biting mosquitoes than octenol alone.	Use a 24 hour CO2 mosquito trap with the Combo lure and repellents.


	SV 3100 and SV5100



Larger yard (30 feet or more to the border) with NO ASIAN TIGER mosquitoes (bite mainly at dawn and dusk). Use the repellents of your choice for the area where you congregate (patio, deck, etc.) (The one that covers the biggest area is the Mosquito Sentry. For smaller spaces and less money, see the Conceal Candles or Cognito pages.) and the Dragonfly II. It is a corded trap with a timer, so the CO2 source lasts much longer. Use the SV3100 or SV5100. Use either the FineTune Octenol lure or the Combo lure.	Use a 24 hour CO2 mosquito trap with either Octenol or the Combo lure and repellents.

	SV 3100 and SV5100



Very large yards Use repellents for your patio or congregating space. If there is more than one, protect each area with repellents. We recommend the Mosquito Sentry and the Cognitos. Next, determine whether you have daytime biters. If so, buy the traps recommended above under Larger Yard with Asian Tigers. Use the Nosquito Combo Lure. If not, follow the suggestions under Larger yard with NO Asian Tigers. You can use either the Nosquito Combo lure or an Octenol lure. Place one mosquito trap every 200 feet on the perimeter of your yard toward the mosquitoes. If the mosquitoes come from more than one side, you will need more traps. If mosquito activity is heavy, you may also need more. We recommend multiples of the SV3100 or SV5100 (cordless).	Use multiple CO2 mosquito traps and repellents.


• • • • Mosquito Trap Placement • • • •

Mosquito trap placement is one of the most important considerations. The best mosquito trap poorly placed will catch hardly anything at all.

A CO2 mosquito machine should be placed at least 30 feet from where people linger. The mosquito machine should be between you and the source of the mosquitoes in a shady, open area. Preferably, it should be as close to the source as possible and up-wind of the mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes fly up-wind to find a meal. You are trying to attract the mosquitoes to it before they perceive you. Remember that CO2 can be sensed around 100 feet from the source (you and the mosquito trap) and the more people, the more CO2.

If you have more than one mosquito source or a long property line bordering on an area that harbors mosquitoes, you may need 2 or more. Figure one for every 200 feet of perimeter to successfully trap and kill mosquitoes completely. If they come from both sides of the property, you will need at least 2 mosquito killer machines.

Once you place them, monitor the catch. Mosquitoes dry up to almost nothing due to the drying wind caused by the fan, so don't expect a huge pile.

Remember that mosquitoes are more prevalent right after a rain, and then decrease in numbers until the next rain, when another hatch of the same or different species may occur.

If you are not catching many, move the mosquito trap to another location. Even a few feet can make a difference. CO2 is heavier than air, so do not place it in a depression.

The best gauge is your perception of the number of bites you get after placing the mosquito killer machine. It will not kill all mosquitoes present, but it should make your outdoor life much more tolerable and continue to reduce the population over time.


• • • • Personal Mosquito Repellents • • • •

You may use the Thermacell appliance as a personal repellent. It fits in a pocket and protects an area of about 15 feet in diameter. You can put it in your pocket for an outdoor concert, etc., and carry your own personal zone of protection.

When you are away from home and on the go, such as hiking, playing ball, golfing, etc., we recommend the Mosquito Patch. It releases Vitamin B1 through a patch on your skin. It is safe, non-toxic, and effective. No smells, oils or creams, and it lasts longer. Safe for your kids one years of age and up.

You apply the patch 2 hours before exposure and leave it on for up to 24 hours. Protection lasts for 36 hours.

Question or comments? Send an E-mail. Mosquito Central, Dexter, Michigan, USA. Phone: (866) 379-4669.